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I Sorting I
For best results, clothes should be sorted into loads that can be washed and dried together. Sort clothes into loads that can be washedwiththe same watertemperature,washtime, agitation,spin
speed, and laundryaids.
Thus, sort clothes according to:
•Color - Separate whites from colors, light colors from bright or dark colors. Wash
•Fabrics - Separate intocottons, delicate fabrics, and permanent
press items. Cottons require hotter water. Delieates require shorter wash times and cooler water to prevent shrinkage,
Permanent press and synthetics require special washing to reduce wrinkling,
•Lint Transfer - Separate
•Amount of Soil - Separateheavily soiled items from moderately
andlightlysoileditems. Mixing soiltypescould causeheavysoils to deposit on the lightlysoileditems.
I Load Sizel
•Size of Load - The spacethat fabricsoccupyis more important than theirweight. For clean
washer so that all items have plenty of room to move freely. Do not overcrowdthe washer. This is particularlyimportantfor
heavilysoiled items.
•Size of Items - Combine both large and small articles for good
washing action. Do not group alllarge items inone load. Several sheetscombinedwithsmalleritemsinoneloadwillprovidebetter washing action than a load of sheets only.
•How to Load - Loosely load the washer to the top of the small vanes on the agitator with dry unfolded items. Do not:
a. over pack clothes;
b. load wet items (This encourages overloading.)
c. wrap large items around the agitator. (Load large items first and in gentle folds.)
L Precare 1
When you sort clothes into washloads, inspect each itemfor:
•Rips and Tears - Mend all rips and tears so they don'tgrow.
•Objects Left in Pockets - Removecrayons,lipsticks,cigarettes, ballpoint pens, matches, tissues, and other objects that may damage clothesand/or the washer.
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sharp items that may not wash well and that may scratch the inside of the washer or snag other items in the load.
•Dirt, Lint, and Sand
Vacuum rugsto removeloosesurfacesoil. Shake sandyclothes and towels.
•Belts, Zippers, Hooks - Tie belts and apron sashes intobows so that they won'tangle during washing. Close zippers and hookssothat theywon'tsnagother itemsin the load. For added safety, place in mesh laundry bag.
•Spots and Stains - Remove before you wash the item. (See Stain RemovalChart on pp.